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Ultra Staccato Replacement Ball
Cartwheel Replacement Ball
Replacement Handles With Nuts
Replacement Washers
Grover - Holmes GeneralThis general purpose mallet produces the fullest, most natural sonority from timpani. For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Grover - Holmes StaccatoThe staccato mallet is a degree harder than the General. This mallet produces a clear, yet full, articulate sonority.For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Grover - Holmes Ultra StaccatoThis mallet produces (with the exception of wood) the most articulate sound possible on timpani. Also great for multi-percussion playing. For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Grover - Holmes Cartwheel, SoftThe softest mallet, the cartwheel produces the fullest possible timpani sonority with minimal contact sound.For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Grover - Holmes Hard General PurposeSimilar to the "General" in weight and feel, this mallet is designed to produce a distinctively articulate, big sound. For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Grover - Holmes Wood BallA specialty mallet used for the most articulate passages. Useful for authentic baroque playing. For years, the Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets have been used by top professionals and serious students. The replaceable felt ball meant that mallets could quickly be renewed without having to sew or ship back for recovering.These fine timpani mallets are now better than ever! Each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice Timpani Mallets now comes standard with two sets of weighted washers. The interchangeable threaded washers will allow discriminating timpanists a choice in selecting the weighting and balance of each pair of mallets. Changing from aluminum to brass will transform your Artist's Choice mallets into a significantly heavier mallet that produces a noticeably darker sonority from any timpani.The standard aluminum washers weigh in at 2.5 grams each and are perfect for light to general playing. Enclosed with each pair is a second set of brass washers that weigh in at 9 grams each, which are perfect for the "heavier" literature such as Brahms, Wagner, Mahler, etc. In addition, the changing of weights changes the balance and center of gravity of the mallets, helping to promote sonic color change.While there have been other "weight adjustable" timpani mallets in the past, none, until now, have accomplished changes in weight at the apex of the stroke arc. By doing so, the weighting of each pair of Holmes Artist's Choice mallets significantly enhances transitional timbral changes. They can talk all day about the advantages to these mallets, but you really have to play them for yourself to really appreciate the advantages of the dual-weighting.
Bamboo General Timpani Mallets, Medium Soft
Staccato, Medium Hard
Ultra Staccato, Hard
Cartwheel, Soft
Hard General Purpose
